SCHOOL Holiday programs
Easter Dates Open now:
Tuesday 9th april
Wednesday 10th April 2024
Workshops, nature play and adventure.
Nature crafts, loose parts area, hand tools and whittling, bushwalks and challenges
This program is designed to have something for everyone (almost). Book your kids in with a friend, or meet new ones on the day.
the basics:
Times: 9am to 3pm
Who: Ages 5-11 years
Daily cost: $90 per child
Location: Amaroo Environmental Education Centre, Kleinton
New option available for 8am to 4pm- earlier drop off and later pickup at a cost of $30- if you would like to utilise this service, please tick the box when booking.
Due to choice in their activities during the day, kids could use this holiday program:
· as a wind-down from the term- art, whittling
· to be as active as they want – bushwalking, challenges and building
· as an arty nature day- crafts and connection
Each day will be different, so you can book one or both days knowing your child will further develop their workshop skills across the two days (similar skills required to create different things).
what to bring:
· Water bottle, morning tea and lunch
· sun-safe, comfortable, older clothes that can get dirty
· hat and closed in shoes (compulsory for some activities)
· sunscreen & insect repellent
· spare clothes please
· wet weather gear or clothes appropriate for the weather on the day
what to expect
A mixture of workshops and nature play/adventure time each day…
Workshops:
Using hand tools, whittling wood, nature crafts.
We will teach your child the skills for safe use of a whittling knife and hand tools, as well as some easy tricks of the trade. They can spend time practising these, then create particular projects. Your child can learn new skills and create their way to something they can cherish forever.
Nature Play/ Adventure Time:
Large ‘loose parts’ area, shelters, pulleys, challenges, nature play in a brilliant location, bushwalks and general adventure!
frequently asked questions:
Do I have to book both days or just one?
Come to one or both. Both days will be different. Booking both days would allow your child to hone their workshop skills and build on any play started on the first day, but this is completely up to you and your circumstances.
How many spots do you have?
We can have a maximum of 12 kids each day. We may choose not to go to maximum numbers.
My child has allergies/ a medical condition/ some behaviour challenges- can they still come?
Yes- just please specify this in your booking form. If there’s anything you are concerned about, contact us before booking and we can discuss your circumstances. Please note we will not keep or give out medication to children. Staff are up to date in asthma, first aid, CPR and epipen training, and have a wealth of experience working with a variety of children.
How do you keep kids safe with tools, fire and whittling knives?
With low participant:staff ratios, highly trained staff and workshopping beginners skills. For example, when we give a child a whittling knife, it is after a full safety brief, and then we supervise at 1 adult: 1child while they learn. Only after we believe they are understanding the rules, will we start another child on 1:1 lesson. We have strict numbers at each activity, and we do not have all riskier activities out at once. For example whittling will not be on at the same time as tools.
Is my 5 or 6 year old capable of success in workshops?
Believe it or not, most are. We see children as capable of much more than we think, with the right facilitation, support and practise. What you see as ‘success’ might be different to them, but all the while building persistence, concentration, sense of self worth and pride at their finished project, done ‘all by themselves’. We have chosen our projects based on ages of the children.
Can I stay with them?
We need both you and your child to feel confident about the day at Holiday Program. If that means you stay for a short while to settle them in, we encourage that. What you can’t do is stay all day!
